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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 1987 · 1,588 cc

E129 FNHMOT history

E129 FNH is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Oct 1987. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2022 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 119,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

E129 FNH purple Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2022
Mileage
119,161 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E129 FNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
12 Oct 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

E129 FNH was last recorded at 119,161 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,223 miles · 21 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
938 miles
Average per year
970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,161 miles
  • 2021 – 118,223 miles
  • 2020 – 115,674 miles
  • 2016 – 113,630 miles
  • 2015 – 111,939 miles
  • 2012 – 111,555 miles
  • 2011 – 110,366 miles
  • 2010 – 108,865 miles
  • 2009 – 107,538 miles
  • 2008 – 106,034 miles
  • 2007 – 105,521 miles
  • 2006 – 103,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,161 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at both ends) (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outriggers to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,161 miles (+938)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,161 miles
    Test number
    669176605224
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at both ends) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outriggers to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass118,223 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,223 miles
    Test number
    446340050642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,675 miles (+1)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,675 miles
    Test number
    764498246482
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perishing
    • AdvisorySlight play steering coloumn
    • AdvisoryVehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

  4. Fail115,674 miles (+2,044)2 dangerous6 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,674 miles
    Test number
    859874121193
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perishing
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering coloumn
    • AdvisoryVehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

  5. Pass113,630 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,630 miles
    Test number
    401210349138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,939 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,939 miles
    Test number
    448342765102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,555 miles (+1,189)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    766207802277
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f step corroded
    • NotePlay in nsf steering rack bushes

  8. Pass110,366 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,366 miles
    Test number
    599374671137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,865 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,865 miles
    Test number
    921633670188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,538 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,538 miles
    Test number
    204899569154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,034 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    106,034 miles
    Test number
    360154468106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,521 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    105,521 miles
    Test number
    290170477144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,449 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    280230486478
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake pipes

Questions about E129 FNH

Does E129 FNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E129 FNH expired on 20 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E129 FNH?
The MOT on E129 FNH expired on 20 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E129 FNH done?
E129 FNH was recorded at 119,161 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022, an average of 970 miles a year.
Has E129 FNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E129 FNH has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on E129 FNH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on E129 FNH find?
E129 FNH failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 8 major defects and 1 advisory: brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at both ends); front brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator; fuel system component leaking, and 6 more.

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